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10/31/12

DIY: V-neck into Gathered Cowl Collar

This is an easy DIY to turn a plain v-neck into an interesting cowl collar.

You can use a scarf, fabric, anything that will fit around the neckline.

Before: Mine was a crew neck so I made it a vneck by cutting a v...

DIY:

I made a tube by folding a rectangle of fabric that measured 36 by 30 inches. I folded it in half long ways and sewed right sides together, then flipped it out. That way it had a heavier texture and the edges didn't need to be finished. If your using a scarf, fabric, or making a deep v-neck you will need to measure it accordingly.

Gather folds with one end of the neck panel starting at the point of the vneck. Leave about 3 inches from the shoulder for the panel to wrap around. Sew right sides together.

Pin the rest of the neck piece along the vneck and back...Top stitch around or sew right sides together.

Gather the rest on the collar overlapping with the front gathers. Sew right sides together...Trim any excess.

hi guys, this was an oversized night shirt that went to about my knees, so I cut off the bottom half that became the cowl neckline. If you want the same fabrics, find a shirt that is sold in different sizes and buy your size and then an xl to go around the cowl. Just cut the sleeves and neckline off...

What are your guidelines foe measurements? Looks like Length of tube needs to from point of V up onside to shoulder and across neckline (plus seam allowance) Width is opposite Shoulder to V ( which is actually doubled by 2 ends of the tube which would provide gathering) Does that make sense and sound right?

I pinned it ages ago, and just now perusing my blogs found it again as I was consideringtaking up sewing again. As I am autistic and have sensory issues, I can even incorporate the step of lowering the original neckline in the beg, thus removing the label and making it more comfortable for me to wear!I think I'm gonna buy two shirts on clearance to make this.